I property manage for an owner who lives on the other side of the country who bought two properties with the help of an agent.

I have heard rumblings about that loan taking a Loooong time to fund and others saying no issues.Why there are differences I do don't know--maybe areas of the country use different personnel, etc???

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments (apartments, self storage, commercial, medical office, etc), and allow investors the option to diversify into multiple markets around the country.

Recent report from the US Census Bureau on Housing growth, report linked below, tables pulled directly from the report:Of the top 10 in the country, 5 are found in Texas.  

One source of cities to avoid is Neighborhood Scout's 100 most dangerous cities.Disaster Risk - Some parts of the country suffer frequent natural disasters.

If you're open to working remotely there are several tax pros on the forums who speciaize in REI and work virtually with clients all over the country.

@Anjali L.Ask for international passport issued by her country.

Trident Remodeling (Mike Cross) has quicker turnaround times and does a solid job.  

Can someone tell me why US has such low home interest rates as compared to other countries?

If you're interested in working virtually most of the regulars on the tax forums here are REI specizlized and work with clients all over the country.